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Canonical Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
The Ubuntu operating system must not have the Network Information Service (NIS) package installed.
The Ubuntu operating system must not have the Network Information Service (NIS) package installed.
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The Ubuntu operating system must not have the Network Information Service (NIS) package installed.
High Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Removing the Network Information Service (NIS) package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>